Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal
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Biometrics in Terminal A
Biometric technology - the ability to identify someone based upon a biological attribute such as their face - is a transformative innovation used in Terminal A to improve the airport experience. Biometrics have been implemented at self-service bag drop and some boarding gates to allow guests to complete the necessary steps to board the aircraft.
The solution is seamlessly integrated with government entities to collect and validate the necessary data, creating a profile for each guest before they start their journey. This means faster processing times and a simpler process.

ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHECK-IN SERVICES LAUNCH AT YAS MALL

Source: https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/tourism/zayed-international-airport-check-in-services-launch-at-yas-mall/

Miral, in collaboration with The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Airports and OACIS ME LLC, an off-airport baggage processing solutions provider, has launched airport check-in services at The Fountains at Yas Mall.

The collaboration allows guests and their families the opportunity to explore dining experiences, shopping and entertainment at Yas Mall, as well as theme parks Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi prior to departure, supporting guests to optimise their time before take-off.

Available exclusively for Etihad Airways and Air Arabia flights, the initiative aims to elevate the overall travel experience for guests and their families. The user-friendly process simplifies and saves time for UAE residents and international visitors before embarking on travel plans.

The check-in desk, located on the ground floor at The Fountains adjacent to MADCAP Abu Dhabi, is open daily between 10am-10pm. Check-in charges are AED35 per adult (all passengers above 12 years-old), AED25 per child (aged 12 years-old and below) and AED15 per infant (aged 2 years and below).

The business class lounge at Zayed International Airport (Midfield Terminal) is now fully operational.

The lounge is located between gates C and D and is set across three floors. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the lounge has a variety of amenities including;
- A self-service international buffet
- views of the runway
- Relaxation rooms
- Family room & Games room
- Shower
- Roof lounge

Abu Dhabi Terminal A is able to serve up to 45 million passengers per year. For the time being, all flights at Abu Dhabi Airport are departing from the new Terminal A. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have been closed, though if demand increases in the future, we could see the reopening of Terminal 3.

The terminal is currently the only one in operation at Abu Dhabi Airport, and it’s a game changer for Etihad. Etihad went from having one of the least impressive hubs in the region, to having a beautiful new terminal that’s easy to navigate and beautiful.

Source: Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A: Etihad's Gorgeous New Home - One Mile at a Time https://onemileatatime.com/reviews/abu-dhabi-airport-terminal-a/


Terminal A central area


Terminal A seating area


Terminal A dining area


Terminal A shopping

Source: https://onemileatatime.com/reviews/abu-dhabi-airport-terminal-a/

Abu Dhabi International Airport has officially changed its name to Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport has been renamed to Zayed International Airport, as of February 09 2024. The change was announced by President Sheikh Mohamed last year and was made to honour one of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) founding fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Equipped with the latest technologies, Terminal A boasts a range of interconnected biometric systems that will invite passengers to enjoy the speed and comfort of a seamless, digitised journey from pre-travel to boarding gate, facilitated by self-service kiosks, streamlined security checkpoints and state-of-the-art baggage handling systems.

Covering 742,000 square metres of built-up area, Terminal A is among the largest airport terminals in the world and will significantly increase Abu Dhabi International Airport’s passenger and cargo capacity. Once operational, the new terminal will accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year, be able to process 11,000 travellers per hour and operate 79 aircrafts at any given time. Source:ADairports.ae

The AUH Midfield Terminal A was opened.
All flights at AUH airport now operate at the new Midfield Terminal A.
Here is a video with drone footage (inside and outside) of the new Terminal A, it was released by the official Abu Dhabi Media Office on Instagram:

This is the press release about the opening of the new Terminal A (Old name was Midfield Terminal) on the airports website:
https://www.adairports.ae/english/media-centre/press-releases/2023/2023-08-31-New-Terminal-Starting-November-2023

A news article about this:
https://onemileatatime.com/news/abu-dhabi-airport-midfield-terminal/

A video published by the airport about the tests of the new Terminal on Twitter with footage of the new Terminal A:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1702987839967736081

If you missed it, the new Terminal was a location of the new Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning movie. Here is a video on YouTube with scenes of that movie with footage of the new Terminal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig2pewoXmlI

On Monday, the soon-to-be opened Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A welcomed home UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi. The UAE media were also given a glimpse of the modern airport that is scheduled to begin operations in early November this year.

Covering 742,000 square metres of built-up area, Terminal A is not only among the world’s biggest airport terminals, its architecture is also both expansive and impressive, reflecting a merging of tradition and modernity.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/photos-first-look-inside-new-abu-dhabi-international-airport-terminal-a

So is it the 1st of November or anytime in November?